*Note Covid-19 update: We look forward to having you volunteer with us. Volunteers are not permitted to be at the Health Centre at this time; however we appreciate your interest in volunteering. Please submit your application and we will keep you up to date regarding when we can welcome our volunteers back with us.* The nice weather has arrived. Spend some time with a resident or patient at the Health Centre to enjoy the fresh air. You may walk together around the garden area, or sit to share a coffee quietly.

*** Special Note: This position is currently on hold due to COVID-19. ISGW will continue with recruitment for this position in order to have volunteers ready when this program re-starts.***

Assist staff during the program with set-up and clean-up of the computer room • Teach program participants one to one or in small groups basic computer and digital technology skills such as: o Internet browsing o Using the mouse and keyboard o Using and setting up email accounts o Using and setting up Skype accounts o Using internet search engines to find information o Word Processing o Accessing audio-visual content on websites such as You tube o Using and setting up Facebook accounts o Accessing language-specific information (i.e.: newspapers, news sites) online o Safe web browsing and internet use • Assist program participants one on one with practicing computer/digital technology skills as per their needs • Assist staff to deliver short presentations on computer skills and applications to program participants • Informally assess participants’ learning needs and goals through one to one interaction • Suggest appropriate techniques and resources to participants that align with their learning needs • Refer to staff for any concerns, questions, and challenges

*** Special Note: This position has been modified due to COVID-19. GCHC will continue with recruitment for this position in order to be able to offer phone and online support. Volunteers will transition to in-person when programs re-starts.***

Become trained to offer telephone support and lead group sessions providing feeding & parenting support to other parents. Keep logs of supporting, track hours, remain in good communication with the program. Help Childcare Allies with set-up and tear-down of program space.

*** Special Note: This position is currently on hold due to COVID-19. GCHC will continue with recruitment for this position in order to have volunteers ready when this program re-starts.***

Volunteers are needed to welcome and engage with visitors and clients at the GuelphCHC. Duties include: Connecting community members with health/social resources; Coordinate with staff & other volunteers to maintain accurate database. Answering phones or in person requests and helping visitors get the resources they need.

Join us on September 25th from 5PM-11PM for HOPE In The Street, an exciting summer gastropub street festival taking place on Cork Street and the MacDonnell parking lot in gorgeous downtown Guelph!

It will be an amazing night of local food, beverages, and live music with all proceeds benefiting Lakeside HOPE House.

Our amazing volunteers are so important for the success of this event. We have various roles available for all different skill sets! Whether it's helping us with collecting donations, to interacting in our new children's area, we have something for everyone!

Please reach out via email to sign up, and we will be in touch shortly!

Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Guelph - Eramosa Rd - Head Office

Guelph (in family home)

Volunteers mentor children ages 5-12 and youth ages 13 and older by providing support, guidance and a listening ear. Volunteers assist with; spending one on one time with the special friend, taking them on community outings, helping them with homework, and providing them with a safe place to talk about personal issues.

Male volunteers needed to provide one-to-one support and mentoring to boys who require a positive relationship with a positive male role-model.

Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Guelph - Eramosa Rd - Head Office

In family home, in the community, at events

A mentor spends one-on-one time with a child ages 5-12 and is a positive role-model and provides support, guidance and a listening ear. This position is also responsible to plan weekly activities and engage in positive recreational and enriching activities in the community. The volunteer provides the child with opportunities that the child would otherwise not have access to.

Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Guelph - Eramosa Rd - Head Office

In family home, in the community, at events

Volunteers provide one to one support, guidance and a listening ear to a parent/guardian. Provide compassion and emotional support and assist the parent with developing skills in dealing with daily activities. Assist parent to enhance and develop parenting skills.

Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Guelph - Eramosa Rd - Head Office

Guelph, Wellington County

Provide transportation services in Guelph and/or Rurual areas, for children, youth and families of the agency, to various appointments which could include court ordered supervised access visits with a parent, community service agency visits, to and from school and after school care, legal appointments. Reimbursement for mileage provided.

Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Guelph - Eramosa Rd - Head Office

In the youth's home, in the community, at events

Youth Mentors provide one-to-one support to youth (ages 13 and older) with everyday life issues and conflicts and stresses (school, peers, family etc) by spending one-on-one time with them and providing guidance, a listening ear, advocacy and care. The youth might require support with school, advocacy with housing and agency's etc.

*** Special Note: This position is currently on hold due to COVID-19. GCHC will continue with recruitment for this position in order to have volunteers ready when this program re-starts.***

Groups or Single Volunteers are needed to provide musical entertainment in our atrium throughout the week. This is an open opportunity to practice or perform our atrium. The sound in this space is amazing and resonates through the whole building.

*** Special Note: This position is currently on hold due to COVID-19. GCHC will continue with recruitment for this position in order to have volunteers ready when this program re-starts.***

Ideally this is done with 2 people but volunteers will be trained to do it on their own. 9:45-10:15 am: Food & beverage preparation, gathering toys, dishes, etc., transport supplies -walking from Guelph CHC to Guelph Public Library with a wagon. 10:25-11 am: set-up program space, welcoming participants & assisting with sign-in. 11 am - 12:15 pm: Engaging young children and assisting with infants so parents & peers may participate. 12:15-1 pm clean-up program space and assist parents leaving. 1-1:45 pm walk back to GCHC and wash dishes & toys, put supplies away. Keep track of your hours, stay in good communication.

The Board of Directors is a governance Board of non-resident members who bring with them a broad range of knowledge and skills from governance, to housing, to finance and more. Your role will be to help oversee the operation of a 114 unit non-profit housing building. Please apply directly to Victor Davis Memorial Court Non-Profit Homes Inc. with resume and letter of interest

Active Start provides fundamental movement skills and fundamental sports skills to children with special needs, ages 3.5 - 7. Active Start targets skills such as running, jumping, catching, throwing, kicking, striking, balancing and body awareness. Volunteers provide one-to-one support to better enable the participants to succeed! This is a wonderful program to give clients the opportunity to gain valuable skills in movement and group settings.

Coordinators: are involved in running the program and they perform tasks such as ordering the food. Helpers: are involved with food prep, menu planning, program attendance, serving and clean up. Grocery shoppers: compile lists depending on the planned menu, buy and store the food appropriately and ensure that all receipts go to the Administrators. Administrators: are involved with the program paper work, they track receipts and do budgeting and fundraising. Management of volunteers: recruitment, training, scheduling and recognition

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